For those that have ordered bare boards, orders have started shipping. Be on the lookout for an email from shippo (goshippo.com) with your tracking information.
For those that ordered completed modules orders will start shipping in about 2 to 3 weeks.
For those that ordered completed modules orders will start shipping in about 2 to 3 weeks.
Doing some listening with Paradigm Monitor 9 speakers.
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Have any of you that made a purchase completed your builds yet?
Would be great to see some feedback on these.
Would be great to see some feedback on these.
I'm mostly done with the surface mount parts on my boards. I treated myself to an HDMI microscope to aid in this and future builds. It has made populating the boards an enjoyable task. I have a few parts on backorder until late August. My plan is to finish the surface mount parts, then do the case work while I wait.
I hope to have the build complete some time in September.
I hope to have the build complete some time in September.
Thanks to Leo for some alternate part suggestions, I was able to complete my build. I'm very happy with the result.

Thanks to Leo for some alternate part suggestions, I was able to complete my build. I'm very happy with the result.
Very clean, nice build.
Have you posted any phase plots?
I’m just curious as I have been reading about Technics GaN implementation about higher switching speeds.
Not that I’m unhappy, your amps are spectacular, I got my mono block for my center channel built yesterday. Put it in a slim Ghent case, just missing your beautiful logo : (
I’m just curious as I have been reading about Technics GaN implementation about higher switching speeds.
Not that I’m unhappy, your amps are spectacular, I got my mono block for my center channel built yesterday. Put it in a slim Ghent case, just missing your beautiful logo : (
Have you posted any phase plots?
I’m just curious as I have been reading about Technics GaN implementation about higher switching speeds.
Not that I’m unhappy, your amps are spectacular, I got my mono block for my center channel built yesterday. Put it in a slim Ghent case, just missing your beautiful logo : (
GaN Amplifier Module - Orchard Audio
Scroll down to test results section. Phase plots are posted.
Here is an Fyi for builders who want to utilize both balanced and unbalanced inputs. I had a small troubleshooting session after realizing my amp was a bit noisy at idle when using XLR inputs, with RCA shorting plugs in place. I removed the RCA wiring and jumped the unbalanced input at the terminal block. The noise went away. Then, I changed the RCA wire to a shielded one. This resolved my issue.
Here is an Fyi for builders who want to utilize both balanced and unbalanced inputs. I had a small troubleshooting session after realizing my amp was a bit noisy at idle when using XLR inputs, with RCA shorting plugs in place. I removed the RCA wiring and jumped the unbalanced input at the terminal block. The noise went away. Then, I changed the RCA wire to a shielded one. This resolved my issue.
Can you share your complete alternative parts list that Leo gave you? I'm considering just wall mounting the boards. I'd be fine with just a metal sheet with the stand-off holes pre-drilled and all the connectors necessary.
I am under an NDA for the parts list and want to be respectful of that. If Leo confirms that you are also under the NDA, I will help out however I can via PM.
Leo also mentioned that he's updated the BOM since my build. Possibly the new version has more parts availability.
Take care!
Leo also mentioned that he's updated the BOM since my build. Possibly the new version has more parts availability.
Take care!
Can you share your complete alternative parts list that Leo gave you? I'm considering just wall mounting the boards. I'd be fine with just a metal sheet with the stand-off holes pre-drilled and all the connectors necessary.
Are you looking for BOM for circuit board or enclosure?
I have the boards from you already. I was just looking for an inexpensive way to get it connected. I'm not even sure I will do an enclosure, but I certainly need all the connectors, and I would love it if I could get a sheet with pre-drilled holes for the standoffs.
You could use some plastic standoffs with adhesive pads to mount the boards without having to drill holes. Be sure to attach the ground if you use plastic standoffs.
I have the boards from you already. I was just looking for an inexpensive way to get it connected. I'm not even sure I will do an enclosure, but I certainly need all the connectors, and I would love it if I could get a sheet with pre-drilled holes for the standoffs.
I provided a drawing that shows all hole locations. Did you not get it? Email me, I'll send it to you.
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